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Japan· MoriJapan establishes new disaster agency, urges citizens to prepare for major disasters
Japan's new disaster management agency is urging citizens to stockpile food and water and prepare for potential major earthquakes and other natural disasters, warning that government resources could be overwhelmed.
Background
Japan is highly susceptible to natural disasters, including earthquakes, tsunamis, and typhoons, due to its geographical location. The government regularly implements measures and issues warnings to enhance national resilience and citizen preparedness against these frequent threats.
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Japan urges citizens to prepare for major disasters, establishes new agency
First report 22h agoLast update 15h agoAuthorities are issuing an urgent appeal for citizens to prepare for national crisis-level disasters, including stockpiling supplies and reviewing evacuation routes.
Japan has launched a new national agency focused on disaster management to improve preparedness for megaquakes and other crises.
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